Music Journey
An ongoing series on the music and culture of countries around the world through photos and videos
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June 2025 School Concert Events
In June 2025, the Min-On Concert Association held three school concerts across three cities in Japan. The artists and the schools that hosted them are as follows. Jacob Koller 6/6 (Fri): Meiji Elementary School in Nagoya City ASKA Japanese Drum 6/10 (Tue):...
Finland’s Rajaton concludes Taiwan tour
The acapella group Rajaton of Finland concluded its eight-venue, four-city tour of Taiwan, which took place in the month of April held under the auspices of the Min-On Concert Association. Founded in 1997, Rajaton is named after the Finnish word meaning “boundless,”...
Min-On Music Journey No. 98: Cabo Verde
Welcome to Min-On’s Music Journey! Today, the Min-On Concert Association and the Ministry of Culture and Creative Industries of Cabo Verde read more…
Costa Rican ambassador visits Min-On Culture Center
On June 18, 2025, Her Excellency Mrs. Sussi Jiménez Núñez, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Costa Rica read more…
June 2025 School Concert Events
In June 2025, the Min-On Concert Association held three school concerts across three cities in Japan. read more…
Celebrated conductor and his wife visit Min-On
On June 30, world-renowned conductor Dr. Francisco de Gálves and his wife, Celia Pedrajas, visited the Min-On Concert Association. read more…
Min-On Music Journey No. 98: Cabo Verde
Welcome to Min-On’s Music Journey! Today, the Min-On Concert Association and the Ministry of Culture and Creative Industries of Cabo Verde read more…
Costa Rican ambassador visits Min-On Culture Center
On June 18, 2025, Her Excellency Mrs. Sussi Jiménez Núñez, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Costa Rica read more…
June 2025 School Concert Events
In June 2025, the Min-On Concert Association held three school concerts across three cities in Japan. read more…
Celebrated conductor and his wife visit Min-On
On June 30, world-renowned conductor Dr. Francisco de Gálves and his wife, Celia Pedrajas, visited the Min-On Concert Association. read more…
University of Zambia dean visits Min-On
On June 18, Dr. Lonia Mwape, dean of the University of Zambia’s School of Nursing Sciences, called on the Min-On read more…
Finland’s Rajaton concludes Taiwan tour
The acapella group Rajaton of Finland concluded its eight-venue, four-city tour of Taiwan read more…
August 6 marks 80 years since the atomic bombing of Hiroshima in 1945.
As we reflect on this tragic event, we pray that such devastation will never be repeated.
Min-On remains committed to its mission of promoting peace through cultural exchange, uniting hearts through the power of music. 🎶🕊️
The “Yoko Matsuba Hibaku Piano” is on display at the Min-On Music Museum through September 28. 🎹✨
#WorldPeace #min_on #MusicBindsOurHearts
Beautiful playing!!! <3
Results of the Second Preliminary Round: Tokyo International Conducting Competition 2024
Announcement of the Results of the Second Preliminary Round for The Tokyo International Conducting Competition 2024 Contestants who are listed below have passed the Second Preliminary Round of the Tokyo International Conducting Competition 2024 The Final Round of the...
Results of First Preliminary Round: Tokyo International Conducting Competition 2024
The announcement of the Results of the First Preliminary Round for The Tokyo International Conducting Competition 2024 No.56 KIKO Erika No.68 Kornilios Viktor MICHAILIDIS No.90 TAKAHASHI Tatsuma No.106 KANNARI Daiki No.124 YOSHIZAKI Ayano No.156 Nikita SOROKIN No.171...
Holding of the Contestants’ Briefing : Tokyo International Conducting Competition 2024
The contestants' briefing for the Competition was held on Sunday, October 6 The contestants' briefing for the Competition was held on Sunday, October 6 in the presence of Mr. Tadaaki Otaka, chairperson of the Panel of Judges, and Mr. Ken Takaseki, the judge. The First...
Announcement of Contestants : Tokyo International Conducting Competition 2024
The Competition in 2024 received 291 applications from 37 countries/regions. Of these, 18 participants from 10 countries were selected by Screening Documents and Footage. They will face the first preliminary round on Monday, October 7, and Tuesday, 8. 39 Kent...
“What’s Important to Me is Not to Perform Superficially” – Interview with Sho Asano
In celebration of the 60th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations between Korea and Japan, the Korea–Japan Youth Concert 2025 was held in April this year in Tokyo and Osaka. We had the opportunity to interview Sho Asano, a leading Tsugaru-shamisen...
“Our Hearts and Emotions Were the Same” – Interview with Lee Jin-Hee
To commemorate the 60th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations between Korea and Japan, the "Korea - Japan Youth Concert 2025" was held this April, bringing together young musicians from both countries for a special cultural exchange through music....
“A Moment That Truly Showed the Power of Culture” – Interview with Ms. Kim Hyesue, Director of Korean Cultural Center Osaka
The Korea - Japan Youth Concert 2025 was held for the first time at the Korean Cultural Center Osaka. The performance took place in the newly built Nuri Hall, located in the center’s new building which opened in 2024, and was well received. We spoke with Director Kim...
To Know “What You’re Doing It For” is the Source of Strength in Music and Life: Interview with Marlene Ito
To commemorate the 35th anniversary of the reunification of Germany, Min-On Concert Association invited the Pangaea Trio Berlin to Japan to perform from February 25 to March 9. https://youtu.be/hwnsagqB8zI This extraordinary trio is comprised of members from the...
Costa Rican ambassador visits Min-On Culture Center
On June 18, 2025, Her Excellency Mrs. Sussi Jiménez Núñez, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Costa Rica to Japan, visited the Min-On Culture Center. She toured the Classic Piano Room and the Automatic Instrument Room of the Min-On Music...
Celebrated conductor and his wife visit Min-On
On June 30, world-renowned conductor Dr. Francisco de Gálves and his wife, Celia Pedrajas, visited the Min-On Concert Association. They were welcomed by Min-On President Koji Yamaguchi. The Spanish-born conductor shared episodes from the 10th Tokyo International Music...
University of Zambia dean visits Min-On
On June 18, Dr. Lonia Mwape, dean of the University of Zambia’s School of Nursing Sciences, called on the Min-On Concert Association. She was welcomed by Min-On President Koji Yamaguchi and other Min-On officials. Following their meeting, Dr. Mwape toured the Min-On...
IIUM officials visit Min-On Music Museum
On June 1, Prof. Dr. Abdelaziz Berghout, director of the International Institute of Islamic Thought and Civilization (ISTAC) and research arm of the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), and ISTAC’s Asst. Prof. Dr. Nurui Ain Norman called on the Min-On...